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MJ03 XJD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

180,232 mi
Last recorded180,232 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 XJD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 180,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 180,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2024 176,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 173,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 173,015 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 169,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 169,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 165,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 161,603 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 161,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 157,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 157,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 151,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2016 140,326 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 140,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 134,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 134,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON THE INNER EDGE BUT NO CORDS SHOWING YET

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON THE INNER EDGE BUT NO CORDS SHOWING YET

Pass 4 Dec 2014 129,327 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ex blow front

osf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 129,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ex blow front

osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 94,176 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,813 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,963 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 41,357 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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MJ03 XJD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ03 XJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ03 XJD registered?

MJ03 XJD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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